Hey guys, below is the list of recalls that I have gathered from the 1st of August. In additions to motorcycle recalls a couple helmets are on the list as well.

Be aware that this list is for the United States, there is no way I could cover the entire world. But in the world of global manufacturing, if it is being recalled in one country there is a good chance it is under recall in others.

If you are US based use the NHTSA website www.safercar.gov. Enter your VIN number to see if your motorcycle is affected by the recall.

Manufacturer: MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, F3 800DO NOT RIDESummary: MV Agusta is recalling certain 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, F3800 motorcycles. The motorcycles are equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw. CONSEQUENCE: Excessive play in the front wheel could case loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY: Riders are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. MV Agusta will notify owners and dealers will inspect the threaded holes in the fork axle carriers, and if necessary replace the fork leg free of charge. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770.

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc. SLINGSHOT
SUMMARY: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
CONSEQUENCE: In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
REMEDY: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris’ number for this recall is T-18-03.

Manufacturer: Akoury HELMETS
SUMMARY:
Akoury is recalling certain AK AK88S motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
CONSEQUENCE:
A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
REMEDY:
Akoury will notify owners, and will provide a replacement helmet or provide a refund, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Akoury customer service at 1-514-824-0666. Akoury’s number for this recall is REC2015.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) AFRICA TWINS
SUMMARY:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the centerstand detaches while moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the centerstand detaches while the motorcycle is parked on the centerstand, the motorcycle can fall over, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
Honda will notify all registered owners of 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twins advising them that if they purchased the affected centerstand kit, not to use it and to take the motorcycle to a dealer. Dealers will replace the circlip and washer, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KJ5.

Manufacturer: H&H Sports Protection HELMETS
SUMMARY:
H&H Sports Protection (H&H Sports) is recalling certain VCAN V531 motorcycle helmets in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. The helmet straps may not be properly sewn and, as a result, the helmets may not stay secured to the rider’s head in the event of a crash. Additionally, the labels have an incorrect manufacturer’s name. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
CONSEQUENCE:
A helmet that does not remain secured to the rider’s head will not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY:
The affected helmets were sold through Amazon. H&H Sports will notify the owners, and instruct them to return the helmets to Amazon. A complete refund of the purchase price and shipping costs will be provided free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2018. Owners may contact Amazon customer service at 1-888-280-4331 or H&H Sports customer service at 1-626-444-0107 or by email at V531Recall@HHsportsprotection.com. .

Manufacturer: Alta Motors REDSHIFT EXR REDSHIFT MXR
SUMMARY:
Alta Motors (Alta) is recalling certain 2019 Alta Redshift EXR and 2018-2019 Alta Redshift MXR motorcycles. The software for the throttle control may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position, possibly resulting in a motorcycle stall.
CONSEQUENCE:
A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Alta will notify owners, and dealers will install an update for the throttle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2018. Owners may contact Alta customer service at 1-415-230-0755. Alta’s number for this recall is SVC-ESB-18-004.

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA MT-07J MT07JC XSR700J XSR700JC
SUMMARY:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990120.

Manufacturer: Ducati North America PANIGALE V4, PANIGALE 959, PANIGALE 1299FE, HYPERMOTARDS
SUMMARY:
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Manufacturer: Brembo S.p.A. MOTORCYCLE BRAKES
SUMMARY:
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the brake pad friction material detaches it can, inhibit braking ability, increasing the risk of injury and crash.
REMEDY:
Brembo will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers and distributors, and replace the defective brake pads, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Manufacturer: Badass Helmet Company HELMETS
SUMMARY:
Badass Helmet Company (Badass) is recalling certain Trooper motorcycle helmets, model TR001.6, in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash and they may not stay secured to the rider’s head. Additionally, the label inside the helmet may be incorrect in that it does not list the actual helmet manufacturer and does not list the model of the helmet. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.”
CONSEQUENCE:
A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
REMEDY:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Badass customer service at 1-866-334-3563.

Over the past 5 years there seems to have been an ongoing issue with motorcycle brakes. I would hope the industry is not trying to kill us as we are their customers.

MY PRESPECTIVE (totally uninformed and completely speculative) is that it is a lack of quality control by the parts supplier. Which is compounded by a lack of a good inspection process by the builder. Brembo and Harley both had issues with parts in the master cylinder, did it result from buying from the lowest bidder?

I think there is a real story to be told by some real motorcycle journalist out there!

With the volume of recalls out there I cannot keep up and thus do not post about recalls. But I do suggest that you follow this suggestion, create news alerts on the make/model of the motorcycles you own with the word recall. That way when a recall, that affects you, occurs you will know about it pretty quick.

Also, if you are in the US you can go to Safercar.Gov, enter your VIN number and see if any recalls affect your motorcycle.